“Dogs love you the same way God loves you: unconditionally.”

Sherri Shepherdis opening up about her heartbreaking experience having to say goodbye to her sweet pup, Lexi.

“And I just found out that shes very, very sick.

Sherri Shepherd on “Sherri”

Sherri Shepherd pays tribute to her pup Lexi.Fox

And the vet told us that its time for Lexi to go to heaven this week.”

After all, Lexi has been a member of their family since Jeffrey was five years old.

“Ive had her for 12 years,” Shepherd said as her eyes filled with tears.

And that is when she would lick me," she said.

“And every time I would pray shed lay across my calves.”

“My monster babyy, my protector & my love,” she wrote.

“I am devastated to say goodbye.”

“I love you so much Lexi.

Thank you to everyone for all of your prayers and well wishes for Lexi.”

Watch Shepherd pay tribute to Lexi in the clip above.